Free cancellation

Boston North End Food and History Tour Stories Behind the Bites

★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews)
3 hours
EN, EN

About This Experience

Discover Boston's oldest neighborhood on a food tour that's equal parts delicious and "mostly" accurate.

Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America's oldest cities.

Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that's as entertaining as it is delicious.

Tour Highlights

* Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll.
* Explore Boston's oldest neighborhood with a local guide.
* Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories.
* All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.

Tour Itinerary

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2 hours

The majority of the tour will take place in Boston's North End. Your guide will take you across the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the cobblestone streets of Boston's oldest neighborhood. You'll learn about local legends, uncover secrets from the past, and hear the stories of the Italian and Irish immigrants that made this neighborhood what it is today. Along the way, you'll savor authentic Italian classics, such as cannoli, pizza, and handmade pasta at 3 different food stops.

2

15 min

Photo opportunity at the beautiful Paul Revere Mall as we dive into the myths and separate fact from fiction for this Boston legend.

3

We will view the Paul Revere House from the outside, and your guide will give you insider knowledge, history, and tales from the life of Paul Revere and the untold history of the house itself.

4

45 min

After enjoying some amazing Italian food in the North End, we head back across the greenway to the Boston Public Market. BPM is a marketplaces focused on real local businesses in New England, sustainability, and quality. We will sample some seasonal New England specialties, such as honeys, nuts, jams, ciders, or donuts. Afterward, we head to a local seafood co-op for one of Boston's most iconic dishes, the Lobster Roll!

What's Included

Included

  • Iconic Boston Lobster Roll
  • Sampling of Seasonal New England Favorites in the local market
  • Authentic Italian Sandwich on a Ciabatta roll
  • Handmade Italian Pasta
  • Meals
  • Historic Neapolitan Pizza
  • Freshly Filled Cannoli

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

Please meet 15 minutes before 11:00 in front of the Registry of Motor Vehicles sign at 136 Blackstone Street near the Boston Public Market. Your guide will be holding a large blue lobster!

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Free cancellation available
Duration: 3 hours
Up to 12 travelers
Mobile ticket accepted
Guide: EN, EN
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